Subtract 9/48 from 15/56
15/56 - 9/48 is 9/112.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 56 and 48 is 336
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 336 - For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 6 = 336,
15/56 = 15 × 6/56 × 6 = 90/336 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 7 = 336,
9/48 = 9 × 7/48 × 7 = 63/336 - Subtract the two like fractions:
90/336 - 63/336 = 90 - 63/336 = 27/336 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 9/112
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